The 52-year-old diva will be honoured at the festival scheduled to happen from October 12 to 18.

Director and Chairperson of MAMI, Anupama Chopra shared the news on Twitter.

"Thrilled to have the amazing #MonicaBellucci @MumbaiFilmFest #JioMAMIWithStar2017" she wrote.

Chopra also posted a statement by Bellucci in which the Italian actor said she is excited about her maiden visit to India.

"I am very touched and honoured to receive and award by the Mumbai Film Festival as well as presenting some of my films there. It is very exciting to come to India for the first time. Thank you MAMI for the invitation," the statement read.

The festival will showcase 220 films from 49 countries and in 51 languages.Anurag Kashyap's sports drama "Mukkebaaz" will open the film festival.

Celebrated director John Madden, whose "Shakespeare In Love" had won an Oscar, will serve as head of the international jury at the festival.

Actor-turned-filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma will be the only Indian on the international jury of the festival.

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